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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-06-20-90CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 20, 1990 7:00 P.M. CARMEL CITY MEETING HALL The meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order by Mayor Dorothy J. Hancock. Council members in attendance were Minnie Doane, Lee Lonzo, Annabelle Ogle, Alan Potasnik, David Adams, Frank Fleming and Tom Irvin. City Attorney Steve Andrews and Clerk-- Treasurer Susan W. Jones were also in attendance. Councilor Fleming made a motion to approve the minutes of MINUTES: June 11, 1990 and June 4, 1990. The motion was seconded by Councilor Adams. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Councilor Potasnik made a motion to add an item ADDITION TO AGENDA: to the agenda regarding the emergency expenditure of funds from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilor Lonzo. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Councilor MIDDLETON FARMS/RE-ZONE S-l TO S-2/SECOND READING: Potasnik stated he had concerns over the statement about this area being a neighborhood that would provide affordable homes for the community. Councilor Potasnik cited an example of purchasing a home that costs $275,000 with an 11% fixed rate loan over a 30 year mortgage period would cost the homeowner approximately $1,904.65. The gross annual income to support this monthly payment would be $91,423.20. Councilor Potasnik said he wondered how many people sitting around this table would be excluded from living in this community. Councilor Irvin stated he had been out to the area on four different occasions. Irvin stated he had talked with residents in and around the area. Irvin supported Potasnik's comments concerning affordability but also had concerns with drainage and traffic. Councilor Irvin said he had considered the negative recommendation of the Plan Commission and had studied the Comprehensive Plan. Councilor Irvin wanted it stated for the record that he was particularly disturbed by the fact that the developer had committed $25,000 to the Carmel Clay Community Foundation. He stated it looked like a carrot in front of the city council. He said he knew that wasn't the intent but people perceived that as being the intent and he didn't like it. Councilor Lonzo also said he didn't want this particular project to become a template for other such subdivisions. Councilor Doane went on record that she was not voting for the rezone because of the $25,000 donation to the CCCF. Councilor Doane said that area was the area she was raised in and didn't want to see it disrupted by this type of a housing project. Councilor Ogle stated she had voted for the project at Plan Commission level but would be voting against it tonight. Ogle said she had been riding on the fence on this one and it was time she fell off that fence. Councilor Ogle said she felt that anytime you fall off of a fence you should fall towards the feelings of the people. There being no further discussion from the Council, Councilor Potasnik called for the question. Councilor Lonzo read from the Council's own rules of procedure and stated that in order to over-ride a recommendation of the Plan Commission, a positive vote of 5 members was required. Mayor Hancock asked for all opposed to the adoption of Ordinance Z- 249 to signify by voting nay. Councilors Lonzo, Doane, Ogle, Potasnik and Irvin voted nay. Mayor Hancock then asked for all those in favor of adopting Ordinance Z-249 in favor of the proposed rezone from S-l to S-2 to signify by voting aye. Councilors David Adams and Frank Fleming vote aye. Ordinance Z-249 was defeated by a 5 to 2 vote. City Attorney Steve Andrews RESOLUTION 6-20-90-l/CCI FUNDS: explained to the Council the need for passing Resolution 6-20-90-1 in order to get a check for the acquisition of land on Range Line. Andrews explained he had been in contact with the Clerk-Treasurer and the City had received preliminary approval by the State Tax Board but final approval would be at least 2 to 3 weeks away. Andrews said he wanted to get the closing done as soon as possible on this land. Councilor Fleming asked if we had held a public hearing and everything was done that needed to be done. City Attorney Andrews stated there had been a public hearing and we had received a favorable recommendation from the Tax Board. Money is available in the fund to issue the check. Councilor Lonzo called for the question. All members voted aye. Resolution 6-20-90-1 passed unanimously. A general discussion among members of the Council BUDGET PROCESS: took place regarding the budget process. Everyone felt it was going well. Councilor Irvin commended both the Mayor and the Clerk for getting the necessary information to them in a timely manner. Councilor ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION HEARING/LR & S/RE-ADVERTISING: Irvin asked about the status of the additional appropriation hearing and if the Council should consider re-advertising for the money. Mayor Hancock stated she would be bringing something to them at the next meeting. Councilor Fleming asked if the amounts should be changed. Again, Mayor Hancock stated she would be bringing a proposal back to them at the next meeting. Council members expressed concerned about another two week delay. The Mayor stated the project had already met with several delays and this wouldn't make any difference. Councilor Potasnik asked if we shouldn't wait for the outcome from the State. Councilor Adams said he understood that as of today, the appropriation request had been denied. Judy Hagan asked the Mayor the status of the FIRE/ZONING CONTRACTS: Fire and Zoning contracts. The Mayor stated the Fire contract had been approved but the zoning contract was removed from the table by the Board of Public Works. Judy asked when it would be coming back to the BPW for consideration. The Mayor said she didn't know. There being no further business before the Council the meeting was duly adjourned. APPROVED:Dorothy J. Hancock, Mayor ATTEST: Susan W. Jones, Clerk-Treasurer